First Girl of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has kicked off the New Yr with visits to new moms on the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, whilst she described 2026 as a 12 months of “peace in abundance” and “prosperity in abundance” for the nation.
Accompanied by the spouse of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim and Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Mariya Mahmoud, amongst different dignitaries, Senator Tinubu welcomed the “First Child of the Yr,” a woman born at midnight to 26-year-old first-time mom Adakole Endurance.
In response to an announcement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, she additionally celebrated Blessing Oragwu, who gave beginning to triplets on December 29, 2025—two boys and a woman—after 13 years of marriage, presenting the household with presents.
“I welcomed the newborn of the 12 months, a woman after which visited the triplets, born final month. The mom has waited for 13 years, which is fantastic, and one other child boy”.
Reflecting on the importance of the beginning, the First Girl expressed gratitude for a lot of Nigerians who made it into the brand new 12 months.
“, in Yoruba land, they may say, when you’ve gotten women, they arrive with ease. So we imagine that this 12 months goes to be an ideal 12 months for us as a nation, peace in abundance, prosperity in abundance.
“I’m excited as a result of final 12 months was one thing else. It’s like all of us who made it into the New Yr; we must be grateful… We thank God.”
The First Girl urged Nigerian girls to embrace alternatives with religion and generosity within the New Yr.
“Nigerian girls are blessed. We’re blessed. Nigerian girls are very hardworking. No matter they wish to do, in the event that they really feel God has laid it of their hearts, they need to do it. By no means really feel that I don’t have cash to do enterprise. Simply go and do what you’re feeling. Begin small, and you may be amazed.
“This 12 months, I inform folks, if you need cash, you need to sow into the lives of the less-privileged. Be beneficiant. It’s a 12 months of generosity. Giving must be intentional.”
She directed listeners to her podcast, ‘Daughters of Zelophehad’, for a fuller message.
